Starting July 1, 2024, all employers in New York City must provide employees with the multilingual Know Your Rights at Work poster, which contains a QR Code and website link that refers employees to the NYC Consumer and Worker Protection
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The Morea Law Blog, published by Morea Law LLC, focuses on employment and business law issues affecting small and medium-sized businesses, particularly in New Jersey and New York. It covers topics such as employment contracts, human resources compliance, wage and hour laws, employee classification, harassment and discrimination compliance, workplace policies, and risk prevention strategies. The blog also addresses recent legislative updates and practical guidance on labor regulations, employee rights, and employer obligations, including local and federal law intersections. It serves as a resource for employers seeking to navigate complex employment laws and maintain compliance to avoid legal disputes and penalties.
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NJ Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Becomes Effective in July 2024, Granting Significant Protections to Domestic Workers
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Earlier this year, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law the New Jersey’s Domestic Workers Bill of Rights. This law becomes effective July 1, 2024 and provides significant legal protections to “domestic workers” and corresponding obligations upon those…
NY Lactation Breaks and Prenatal Leave: Employers Will Need to Start Providing Paid Breaks and Leave
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New York Labor Law’s fiscal budget for 2024 included changes that will require employers in New York to provide 30 minutes of paid break time to nursing mothers to express breast milk and provide 20 hours of paid prenatal personal…
What Employers Need to Know About The USDOL Final Overtime Salary Test Rule and The FTC Non-Competition Agreement Ban
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On April 23, 2024, the federal agencies issued two significant final rules that will affect many businesses. The first of these rules was issued by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL), and significantly increases the salary…
Business Owners, Do You How Many Employees Trigger Coverage Under New York’s Employment Laws?
In our previous posts, we discussed which major federal and New Jersey employment laws are triggered based upon the number of employees a business has. This post outlines which New York employment laws are triggered as a business grows and…
Business Owners, Do You Know How Many Employees Trigger Coverage Under New Jersey’s Employment Laws?
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In our previous post, we discussed which major federal employment laws are triggered based upon the number of employees a business has. This post outlines which New Jersey employment laws are triggered as a business grows and…
How Many Employees Trigger Coverage Under Federal Employment Laws?
Whether a business has one part-time employee or is a bustling corporation with hundreds on the payroll, there are employment laws that the business must follow. Unfortunately, many business owners are unaware of which laws apply or the fact that…
New York’s “Freelance Isn’t Free Act” Becomes Effective May 20, 2024, and Brings Significant Changes to Independent Contractor Arrangements
On November 22, 2023, Governor Hochul signed into law the New York Freelance Isn’t Free Act, which mandates written contract, payment, record keeping, and anti-retaliation requirements on businesses that hire freelance workers. The Act is similar to New York…
Understanding the Difference Between HR Consultants and HR Attorneys: Which One Does Your Business Need?
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A Human Resources (HR) consultant and an HR / employment law attorney are two distinct roles within the field of human resources, and they serve different functions. Yet many small business owners often confuse the two roles. This…
New York Extends Statute of Limitations for Discrimination Claims to Three Years
Effective February 15, 2024, the statute of limitations for unlawful discrimination under the New York State Human Rights Law (NYSHRL) becomes three years. Previously only claims for sexual harassment were subject to a three year statute of limitations under the…